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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An aircraft extends its boom to another aircraft in a dark sky illuminated by red, green and white lights.

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An Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during Operation Epic Fury over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 2, 2026.

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